Whether you prefer Happy Feet over Mr Poppers Penguins, Feathers McGraw and the part he played in The Wrong Trousers or the part they played in Madagascar we’re certain you’ll agree these animals are well worth a day of celebration. Today it is Penguins Awareness Day, a celebration of the 18 species that mostly populate the Southern Hemisphere, Emperor or King, Crested or Yellow eyed, they’re an entertaining bunch. Inspiring a clothing brand and book publisher there are playthings aplenty that pay homage to the two tone creature:

About Peter Jenkinson

Toyologist Pete Jenkinson regularly writes about toys in national newspapers like The Sun and The Mail. This super-dad has an unmatched passion and dedication for trying and testing the latest, coolest and most interesting offerings from the world of toys.